By: nsudemons.com
Box Score MONROE -- Northwestern State's oke Eastburg scored her first career goal in the 48th minute to tie the match, but Somer Anderson scored 28 minutes later to give Louisiana-Monroe a lead in a 3-1 win over the Lady Demons Sunday afternoon.
The Warhawks (3-4-0) opened the scoring in the second half with a goal from Jenna Pillon (7) in the 48th minute on a cross from Haley Rodriguez from about 16 yards out on the left side. Thirty-nine seconds later, Eastburg answered for NSU (1-5-0) on an unassisted goal that got by ULM goalkeeper Holly Mallinson.
"We always talk about good teams being able win on Friday, but great teams win on Sunday," said head coach
George Van Linder. "We need to do better as a team. We had some good individual performances, but all of us were disappointed about our team effort."
Anderson (1) scored the game-winner in the 76th minute on an assist by Mary Ashton Lembo to the front of the goal. Jenna Pillon scored her second of the game with just over a minute to play after she broke free and scored from the right side.
Jessica Danku started the match for NSU in goal and saved four shots, including a penalty kick in the first half. She was replaced by
Brooke Bourbonais (0-2) at the half.
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Jessica Danku saved a penalty kick today,
Camila Ardila) continues to make more and more of an impact on the game, and
Shelby Balmer has been a warrior in the air for us," said Van Linder. "I know those thee inspire the team and our level will confine to rise."
Each team had 10 shots on-goal, but the Lady Demons led the match in total shots, 20-15. Balmer led Northwestern State with four shots, followed by
Cassandra Briscoe and Eastburg who each had three.
Eastburg and Balmer each had two shots on-goal.
Northwestern State will have Friday off, but returnshome on Sept. 15 to face Prairie View A&M in the Lady Demon Soccer Complex at 2 o'clock.
